Quinn01 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Travis Zajac took part in the Devils' morning skate today, but general manager Lou Lamoriello said the center is not yet close to being ready for a game.Lamoriello had a meeting with Zajac, who had been sidelined with a sore Achilles tendon, and it was decided he would not discuss his status. "Travis has been given the okay from the doctor to start practicing with the team and have contact," Lamoriello said today. "There is no date set (for playing a game). It is not going to happen immediately and there is no time frame." Zajac suffered a torn Achilles tendon in August and needed surgery. After a lengthy rehab process he returned to play eight games, but had to take more time off when the tendon became too sore to play. NJ.com I would imagine he will make his comeback a game or two before the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 With a comeback this late in the season...is it even worth it, for him and the team? Will he even be an effective 3rd line center? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 With a comeback this late in the season...is it even worth it, for him and the team? Will he even be an effective 3rd line center? Guess it all depends on how he looks in practices. If he's not in the lineup, clearly DeBoer and Co. don't think he's an improvement for this season over what they already have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 If they didn't feel he was going to be at least 90% and an improvement to the team, they probably wouldn't have even bothered to try and have him practice. This can only be good news, if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Rattlehead18 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Can't wait for the playoffs: Parise-Henrique-Kovalchuk Sykora-Elias-Zubrus Ponikarovsky-Zajac-Clarkson Carter-Josefson-Bernier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 well if the doctors say he's good to go then he should be up and running in two weeks right? He must have been keeping up with the cardio, stretching and adding weight to that foot. tough injury though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fan Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I think he will be back in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Well IMO he has a good shot and hes good on faceoffs... Just that can change a game for the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guadana Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 can`t wait our future centr line - jj, zajac, adam, elias. looks like pitts line with pretty imressive wings forwards. lou made his job as well as he can without firsts draft picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 can`t wait our future centr line - jj, zajac, adam, elias. looks like pitts line with pretty imressive wings forwards. lou made his job as well as he can without firsts draft picks. JJ and Zajac were both first-rounders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guadana Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 JJ and Zajac were both first-rounders. staal and malkin are 2nd`s overall picks. sid is the first. jj and zajac are 20th. I talked about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas0nMacIsaac Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I am really contemplating shifting Henrique to the wing for the playoffs if Zajac comes back strong. Parise - Zajac - Kovalchuk Henrique - Elias - Zubrus Ponikarovsky - Josefson - Clarkson Sykora - Carter - Bernier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer91 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I am really contemplating shifting Henrique to the wing for the playoffs if Zajac comes back strong. Parise - Zajac - Kovalchuk Henrique - Elias - Zubrus Ponikarovsky - Josefson - Clarkson Sykora - Carter - Bernier I would love these lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) I am really contemplating shifting Henrique to the wing for the playoffs if Zajac comes back strong. Parise - Zajac - Kovalchuk Henrique - Elias - Zubrus Ponikarovsky - Josefson - Clarkson Sykora - Carter - Bernier Anything to kickstart the kid or get him away from our superstars right now. We need a strong Zajac ready to go, in the worst way. Edited March 19, 2012 by devlman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Everything about those lines is amazing. I like Henrique at center, but those are dangerous-looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I've had a similar thought but flipped Henrique and Kovy. I think the lines have greater synergy then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Idk if it's been mentioned yet, but I think it's time to try JJ on the top line. He's been playing well and I think Henrique needs less minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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